1 Set Up Routines
This is maybe the most useful and fun thing you can do with an Amazon Echo on your iPhone: create “routines.” It’s a newly minted feature that streamlines certain multi-device activities. You’ll need the Alexa iOS app to set it up, but once you do you can automate a wide range of tasks.
Set up a routine for the morning, and Alexa can automatically turn on your smart lights and read you the latest news briefings and traffic information. Create a routine for “movie time,” and Alexa can automatically dim your smart lights and close your smart blinds. How about “dance party?” Alexa could turn on some mood lighting and play your favorite playlist with a single phrase. Really, the possibilities are pretty endless.
Find Routines by pressing the hamburger menu button in the top left corner of the Alexa app. Tap Routines > then press the + button to create a new Routine.